Fanatics Handling Fee Settlement 2026 -- Claim Two $5 Vouchers by August 27
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Fanatics agreed to a class action settlement over alleged hidden handling fees charged to shoppers who were told shipping was free. Eligible U.S. customers can claim two $5 Fanatics.com vouchers by August 27, 2026. Turns out "free shipping" had a silent partner.
What happened
Class period: May 6, 2018 through March 30, 2026
- A class action lawsuit, Cavanaugh v. Fanatics, LLC (Case No. 2026-001293-CA-01), was filed in the Circuit Court of the Eleventh Judicial District, Miami-Dade County, Florida
- The plaintiff alleged that Fanatics falsely advertised free or flat, low-rate shipping on online purchases while separately charging customers a handling fee, misrepresenting and omitting the true cost of shipping
- Fanatics denies all allegations of wrongdoing and does not admit liability as part of the proposed settlement
- The court has not decided who is correct; the parties agreed to settle to avoid prolonged and costly litigation
- The settlement affects U.S. shoppers who placed orders through Fanatics websites between May 6, 2018, and March 30, 2026, and paid a handling fee
What you can get
Fanatics.com vouchers
Two vouchers, $5.00 each ($10.00 total)
Valid on any single Fanatics.com purchase, no minimum required; vouchers cannot be used together on one order; expire 12 months after issuance
Key dates
| Action | Date | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Claim deadline | August 27, 2026 | Last day to file a claim |
| Opt out | August 27, 2026 | Keep your right to sue separately |
| Object | August 27, 2026 | Tell the court you disagree |
| Final hearing | September 16, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. | Judge decides whether to approve |
Who may qualify
- You are located in the United States
- You purchased merchandise through a Fanatics website between May 6, 2018, and March 30, 2026
- You were assessed and paid a handling fee on that purchase
How to file
- Go to the official settlement website at handlingfeesettlement.com
- Click "File Claim" and complete the online claim form using the Claim ID and PIN from the email notice you received
- Alternatively, download a paper claim form from the site and return it by mail or email to the settlement administrator by August 27, 2026
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Proof required
- Your Claim ID and PIN from the email notice you received are required to complete the claim form
- No additional supporting documents are listed as required -- claims will be subject to a verification process
Payment timing
Two $5.00 Fanatics.com vouchers will be emailed to the address provided on your claim form after the settlement receives final approval. Vouchers expire 12 months after issuance.
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Extra details
- Each voucher may only be used on Fanatics.com and is valid for $5.00 off a single purchase with no minimum required
- Vouchers are non-transferrable, single-use, and have no residual value if not fully redeemed
- Vouchers cannot be combined with other voucher or discount codes, and cannot be used together on the same single purchase
- Vouchers expire 12 months after issuance
- Watch for scams -- use the official site at handlingfeesettlement.com only
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